West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Minneapolis (MSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 127 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.35
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,451 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to MSP
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (74% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 60% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 60% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 18 min |
| Friday | 70% | 40 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to MSP delayed?
- 31% of PBI–MSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBI to MSP?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (74% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PBI to MSP?
- The scheduled PBI–MSP flight time averages 3h 57m over 1,451 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are PBI to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PBI to MSP?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 60%.
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Based on 246 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.